EP1608565A1 - Plastic cork for wine bottles - Google Patents

Plastic cork for wine bottles

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EP1608565A1
EP1608565A1 EP04720829A EP04720829A EP1608565A1 EP 1608565 A1 EP1608565 A1 EP 1608565A1 EP 04720829 A EP04720829 A EP 04720829A EP 04720829 A EP04720829 A EP 04720829A EP 1608565 A1 EP1608565 A1 EP 1608565A1
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bottle
cork
wine
outer part
stubble
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Gregor Nechutny
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C12—BIOCHEMISTRY; BEER; SPIRITS; WINE; VINEGAR; MICROBIOLOGY; ENZYMOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING
    • C12H—PASTEURISATION, STERILISATION, PRESERVATION, PURIFICATION, CLARIFICATION OR AGEING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; METHODS FOR ALTERING THE ALCOHOL CONTENT OF FERMENTED SOLUTIONS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
    • C12H1/00—Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages
    • C12H1/22—Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
    • B65D39/0052—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers made in more than one piece
    • B65D39/0058—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers made in more than one piece from natural or synthetic cork, e.g. for wine bottles or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
    • B65D39/0052—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers made in more than one piece
    • B65D39/0076—Plastic closures other than those covered by groups B65D39/0058 - B65D39/007
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2857—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2892—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by displacing or removing an element enclosing it the element, e.g. a valve, opening an aperture of the auxiliary container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/18—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
    • B65D81/20—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65D81/2069—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas in a special atmosphere
    • B65D81/2076—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas in a special atmosphere in an at least partially rigid container

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the fact that the cork as specified in the patent automatically initiates an oxygen supply (decantation) of the wine in the bottle after opening (pulling the cork). It is suitable for closing any standard wine bottle.
  • the previously known and practiced method is to transfer the wine from the commercially available bottle into a specially shaped decanting bottle, which offers a larger surface for oxygen absorption. By breathing, wines can gain a bouquet and taste.
  • the object of the present invention is to replace this conventional method of decanting. With every bottle of wine, uncorking triggers a decanting process in which the oxygen contained in the cork is automatically added to the wine.
  • Another advantage of the invention is that any residues (tartar, etc.) collect in the bottle neck and do not get into the glass when pouring the wine. It is also guaranteed that the cork can be processed with the currently available filling machines without any problems.
  • the invention according to the present patent specification shows a plastic cork
  • the cork consists of three parts: inner part (1), outer part (2) and bound oxygen (4).
  • the inner part (1) When opening the wine bottle with any corkscrew, the inner part (1) is first removed so that the oxygen (4) gets into the bottle content and there enriches the wine with oxygen (02) as required.
  • the outer part (2) remains in the bottle neck and, when poured into the wine glass, prevents any residues (6) from the wine bottle (5) from reaching the glass.

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Abstract

The invention relates to plastic double corks (1, 2) containing an additive (4) which emits oxygen. Uncorking the bottle releases the additive (4) into the contents of the bottle and enriches the same with oxygen. In this way, the wine is aerated directly before consumption, obtaining the best possible gustatory quality. The double cork (1, 2) prevents any potential residue falling from the bottle into the glass when the wine is poured.

Description

Kunststoff-Kork für Weinflaschen Plastic cork for wine bottles
Die Erfindung betrifft, das der wie in der Patentschrift angegebenen Korken nach Öffnen ( Ziehen des Korkens) selbständig eine Sauerstoffzufuhr (Dekantierung) des Weines in der Flasche einleitet. Er ist geeignet, jede handelsübliche Weinflasche zu verschließen.The invention relates to the fact that the cork as specified in the patent automatically initiates an oxygen supply (decantation) of the wine in the bottle after opening (pulling the cork). It is suitable for closing any standard wine bottle.
Weine werden nach dem Entkorken lebendig, sodass eine Dekantierung von Vorteil ist, um den Wein atmen zu lassen. Durch diese Sauerstoffzufuhr werden geringe Fehler, wie Geruch einer Nachgärung behoben. Nach Prof. Peynaud werden außerdem durch das Dekantieren Geschmacksveränderungen zum Positiven erwirkt.Wines come to life after uncorking, so decanting is an advantage to allow the wine to breathe. This oxygen supply eliminates minor errors, such as the smell of secondary fermentation. According to Prof. Peynaud, decanting also brings about positive changes in taste.
Die bisher bekannte und praktizierte Methode ist, den Wein von der handelsüblichen Flasche in eine eigens geformte Dekantierflasche umzufüllen, die eine größere Oberfläche zur Sauerstoffauf ahme bietet. Weine können durch Atmen an Bukett und Geschmack zulegen.The previously known and practiced method is to transfer the wine from the commercially available bottle into a specially shaped decanting bottle, which offers a larger surface for oxygen absorption. By breathing, wines can gain a bouquet and taste.
Die vorliegende Erfindung hat sich zur Aufgabe gestellt, diese herkömmliche Methode des Dekantierens zu ersetzen. Bei jeder Flasche Wein wird durch das Entkorken ein Dekantiervorgang ausgelöst, indem der im Korken enthaltene Sauerstoff selbständig dem Wein zugeführt wird.The object of the present invention is to replace this conventional method of decanting. With every bottle of wine, uncorking triggers a decanting process in which the oxygen contained in the cork is automatically added to the wine.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass eventuelle Rückstände (Weinstein, usw.) sich im Flaschenhals sammeln und beim Eingießen des Weines nicht in das Glas gelangen. Es ist auch gewährleistet, dass bei den derzeit vorhandenen Abfüllmaschinen der Korken problemlos verarbeitet werden kann.Another advantage of the invention is that any residues (tartar, etc.) collect in the bottle neck and do not get into the glass when pouring the wine. It is also guaranteed that the cork can be processed with the currently available filling machines without any problems.
Die Erfindung laut vorliegender Patentschrift, zeigt einen KunststofϊkorkenThe invention according to the present patent specification shows a plastic cork
(Fig.l bis Fig.3) , der in Verbindung mit jeder handelsüblichen Weinflasche beim Öffnen derselben automatisch einen Dekantiervorgang einleitet.(Fig. 1 to Fig. 3), which automatically initiates a decanting process in connection with every standard wine bottle when it is opened.
Der Korken besteht aus drei Teilen: Innenteil (1), Außenteil (2) und gebundenem Sauerstoff (4).The cork consists of three parts: inner part (1), outer part (2) and bound oxygen (4).
Beim Öffnen der Weinflasche, mit jedem beliebigen Korkenzieher, wird zuerst der Innenteil (1) entfernt, sodass der Sauerstoff (4) in den Flascheninhalt gelangt und dort den Wein je nach Bedarf mit Sauerstoff (02) anreichert.When opening the wine bottle with any corkscrew, the inner part (1) is first removed so that the oxygen (4) gets into the bottle content and there enriches the wine with oxygen (02) as required.
Der Außenteil (2) verbleibt im Flaschenhals und verhindert beim Einschenken ins Weinglas, dass eventuelle Rückstände (6) aus der Weinflasche (5) ins Glas gelangen .The outer part (2) remains in the bottle neck and, when poured into the wine glass, prevents any residues (6) from the wine bottle (5) from reaching the glass.
Jedoch ist es möglich, den in der Flasche (5) verbleibenden Außenteil (2) mit jedem beliebigen Korkenzieher zu entfernen. However, it is possible to remove the outer part (2) remaining in the bottle (5) with any corkscrew.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Stoppel für Flaschen, der mehrteilig ist und einen Zusatzstoff beinhaltet, der beim Öffnen in die Flasche fällt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er, wie an sich bekannt, aus einem zylindrischen Innenteil (1) und einem hohlzylindrischen Außenteil (2) besteht, wobei sich im Außenteil (2) eine Ausnehmung (3) befindet, in welcher als Zusatzstoff ein kleiner Festkörper (4) untergebracht ist, der Sauerstoff abgeben kann.1. Stubble for bottles, which is in several parts and contains an additive that falls into the bottle when opened, characterized in that, as is known per se, consists of a cylindrical inner part (1) and a hollow cylindrical outer part (2), wherein there is a recess (3) in the outer part (2), in which a small solid body (4), which can release oxygen, is accommodated as an additive.
2. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die im Außenteil (2) befindliche Ausnehmung (3) bei ungeöffnetem Korken durch Preßsitz zwischen Außenteil (2) und Innenteil (1) abgedichtet wird und mit dem Inhalt der Flasche (5) nicht in Kontakt tritt.2. Stubble according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess (3) located in the outer part (2) is sealed with an unopened cork by a press fit between the outer part (2) and inner part (1) and with the contents of the bottle (5) not in Contact occurs.
3. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zylindrische Innenteil (1) herausziehbar ist und dass die Ausnehmung (3) im Außenteil (2) an ihrer Unterseite durch eine schräge Fläche begrenzt ist, sodass der Sauerstoff enthaltende Festkörper (4) beim Herausziehen des Innenteils (1) in den Inhalt der Flasche (5) fallt.3. stubble according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cylindrical inner part (1) can be pulled out and that the recess (3) in the outer part (2) is delimited on its underside by an inclined surface, so that the oxygen-containing solid (4th ) falls out of the bottle (5) when the inner part (1) is pulled out.
4. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Teilung des Korkens schraubenförmig ausgebildet ist (Fig.3).4. stubble according to claim 1, characterized in that the division of the cork is helical (Fig.3).
5. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er aus Naturkork hergestellt ist.5. stubble according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of natural cork.
6. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist.6. stubble according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of plastic.
7. Stoppel nach Anspruch 1, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Innenteil (1) und Außenteil (2) aus verschiedenen Materialien bestehen. 7. stubble according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner part (1) and outer part (2) consist of different materials.
EP04720829A 2003-04-03 2004-03-16 Plastic cork for wine bottles Withdrawn EP1608565A1 (en)

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AT5202003 2003-04-03
AT5202003A AT412867B (en) 2003-04-03 2003-04-03 PLASTIC CORK FOR WINE BOTTLES, WHICH OPENS A DEKANTING OPERATION WHEN OPENING
PCT/AT2004/000093 WO2004087516A1 (en) 2003-04-03 2004-03-16 Plastic cork for wine bottles

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